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Yard/Warehouse Assistant

STARK Building Materials UK
Full-time
On-site
Oxford, United Kingdom

Are you based in the Oxford area? Do you have a passion for working with people?  

Jewson a leading building materials distributor in Northern Europe, is on the hunt for a Yard Operative who's as passionate about great service as we are.

 

We provide a fulfilling and enjoyable work environment with ample opportunities for career growth, along with a competitive salary, staff discount, life assurance, and 33 days of holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) 

Hours – 7.30 – 5.00 Monday to Friday and every other Saturday morning 8-12 

Jewson, 3 Lamarsh Road, Oxford, OX2 0HF

*Part Time / Flexible working applicants welcomed 

Key Responsibilities  

  • Welcome customers to the branch and take an active interest in their projects 

  • Get to know our product lines so you can offer advice and help to customers, making the most of all customer interactions in line with our Jewson Values 

  • Help to prepare customer orders, load and unload customer and supplier vehicles using a Forklift Truck to minimise manual handling (training will be provided) 

  • Check incoming deliveries and report missing or damaged products 

  • Maintain stock levels in both the shop and yard areas, carrying out regular stock counts 

  • Keep the branch looking clean and tidy, to make a great first impression on our customers 

  • Make Health & Safety a priority and demonstrate how you can keep yourself and others safe at work 

 

What’s in it for you? 

 

  • A competitive salary and benefits package, plus generous staff discounts 

  • A supportive team environment where your contributions are recognised and valued 

  • Opportunities to grow your skills and career within our organisation 

  • Flexible working arrangements to help you balance work and life 

Required Skills and Experience 

  • Previous industry experience preferred but not essential 

  • Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise work accordingly 

  • Strong communication skills 

  • Confident working both indoors and outdoors 

  • A health and safety focus 

  • Comfortable in a role involving extensive manual handling of bulky items 

 

About us 

 

At Jewson, we're proud to be part of STARK Building Materials UK and dedicated to providing top-quality products and exceptional service to our customers. We're a friendly and collaborative team, passionate about what we do and committed to doing it well. 

 

If you're ready to take your career to the next level and join a team that is dedicated to providing great service, we want to hear from you. Apply today!